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Compare train and bus for Springfield, IL to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Springfield, IL to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 175 miles (283 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$59 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Springfield, IL to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Springfield, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $59 (€47).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 59m.
Travel optionsfrom Springfield, IL to Chicago, IL
How to get from Springfield, IL to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Springfield, IL to Chicago, IL is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 300 Lincoln Service6:11 AM3h14Springfield Station, Springfield, IL9:25 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$331One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 300 Lincoln Service6:11 AM3h14Springfield Station, Springfield, IL9:25 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 300 Lincoln Service6:11 AM3h14Springfield Station, Springfield, IL9:25 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$331One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 302 Lincoln Service8:22 AM3h18Springfield Station, Springfield, IL11:40 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$331One-way0 transfers
- 306 Lincoln Service7:24 PM3h19Springfield Station, Springfield, IL10:43 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$401One-way0 transfers
- 22 Texas Eagle10:03 AM3h46Springfield Station, Springfield, IL1:49 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$591One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Springfield, IL to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Springfield, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $59 (€47).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 59m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Springfield, IL and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Springfield Station, Springfield, IL and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Springfield, E Adams St / S 11th St (Transfer Center), IL and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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